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Montclair's Local Chess Guru Takes Home $600 Prize At World Open
Daniel Cruz, assistant camp director at Montclair Cooperative School’s 2017 Summer Chess Camp, competed in the Annual World Open.

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Daniel Cruz, assistant camp director at Montclair Cooperative School’s 2017 Summer Chess Camp, competed in the Annual World Open.

Tulalip Resort Casino announces that Blazing Paddles Stone Fired Pizza and Spirits will open in July.
The Metropolitan Tennis & Education Group, of Upper Marlboro, has been awarded a $10,000 grant.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Robbery investigators need the public’s help in identifying three subjects wanted for aggravated robbery.
Abigail Wendorf, of Worcester, has been named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List at Cazenovia College.
RSVP Northern Virginia will hold a volunteer orientation on Friday, July 14 in Falls Church.
All applications must be received at Bowie City Hall no later than August 4.
McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, LLP, has announced the appointment of Amanda L. Brosy of Norwalk as the firm’s newest associate attorney.
Sen. George S. Logan is shown with Woodbridge resident Charles Michael at the Three Brothers Diner in Hamden.
The Village of Palatine will host the annual Palatine Street Fest on Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27.
Residents from Palatine and other SWANCC member communities are eligible to participate on Saturday, August 5.
The Hometown Pride Awards will honor residential and business properties in Palatine that display exceptional landscaping and curb appeal.
The Menlo Park Police Foundation invites all dogs (and their owners) to attend the Second Annual 'Paws for Paws' Walk on Sept. 9.
The medical university will install new leaders for its colleges of pharmacy and graduate studies.
Blood donors will receive a free round of golf in July and August at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.
Mayor Pro Tem Paul Barich and Council Member Eddie Tejeda will walk and talk with participants on the Orange Blossom Trail on July 8.
Indivisible WA8 will host a rally on Saturday, July 8, outside the Birch Creek Public Health Clinic in Kent.
The North Plainfield Memorial Library branch Reading Buddies program will be hosted every Saturday through July 29.
'Washington Kids in Transition' has been awarded by Insurance Services Group through the 2017 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award.
Congressman Reichert cut the ribbon dedicating the completion and use of Troutlodge’s newly remodeled trout egg incubation facility.